The LSPC administers a volunteer income tax clinic on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency.

The program files income tax returns year-round and is able to complete multiple years (up to 10 years).

Eligibility:

  • $35,000 single Person
  • $45,000 2 persons
  • $47,500 3 persons
  • $50,000 4 persons
  • $52,500 5 persons
  • $2,500 each additional person
  • $1,000 Interest Income

Income Tax Returns are NOT Prepared for…

  • Deceased Persons
  • Individuals filing for Bankruptcy
  • Self Employed Individuals
  • Individuals reporting Capital Gains/Losses
  • Individuals with Business Expenses
  • Business and Rental Income and Expenses
  • Do you have a simple return and is your income under $20,000.00?
    You could file your income tax online for free using Ufile.
Proof of identity is Required and should:
  • be valid
  • be government issued
  • include a photo

Income Slips:

  • Employment and Pension (T4,T4A)
  • Interest, Investment  (T3, T5)
  • Social Assistance, WSIB  (T5007)
  • Universal Child Care Benefits  (RC62) for 2016 and Prior Years Only
  • Alimony/Child Support received or made
  • Other income earned (with no expenses)

Deduction Slips:

  • RRSP
  • Medical Expenses
  • Donations
  • Tuition (T2202)
  • Rent/Property Taxes
  • Hydro / Propane / Wood on Reserve
  • Bus Passes for Seniors Only
  • CRA Disability Certificate

To receive the above and other credits such as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Federal GST/HST and the Provincial Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB), you must file your Income Tax by April 30th!

We are completing all intakes on a computerized system this year and our forms will be automatically generated, however if you are part of an organization assisting individuals to complete their taxes you can download the forms below and drop them off to our office.

Downloads

Our income tax clinic is now completed over the phone and Internet.

To get started:

  • Review the eligibility and guidelines
  • Have all of your documents ready
  • Call us at 624-1720

Every year the Lakehead Social Planning Council and our volunteers prepare and return nearly 10,000 income tax returns for individuals in the Thunder Bay Region. This results in millions of dollars returning into our local economy.